Liu Gui sat upright and said slowly: "Compared with the Qin State, the Qin State is prosperous and wealthy, while the Qin State appears to be poor. The people here live a more miserable life. Especially Qi State's traffic, while Qin State's mountains are densely populated. Road traffic, It’s also quite difficult.”
Xunzi said with a smile: "The State of Qi is located on the coast of the East China Sea. It is rich in materials and resources, so it naturally has no worries about food and drink. The State of Qin is located in the northwest border. The place is barren and the mountains are undulating. It is not easy to feed the people. This is normal."
Liu Gui continued: "Teacher, the literary style of the Qin State is not strong. Even if there are teachers who bring many scholars to Bailu Mountain, and even if there are teachers who personally teach and teach, it is not easy to establish a Confucian school in the Qin State. Qin The foundation of the country is too bad. The Qin State values martial arts but not literature."
Xunzi said: "The people of Qin are martial, but they are simple and easy to cultivate. The literary style of Qin is not prosperous, which is what our generation of Confucian scholars should do. Compared with Qi, countless people in Qin have never studied and cannot study. It's just that It is our opportunity to preach, and it is also the meaning of our generation of scholars.”
Liu Gui frowned.
What he just said was actually a test, and the implication was that Qin was not as good as Qi, and the teacher had better go back to Qi.
However, the teacher refuted every sentence.
For a while, it was difficult for him to find a breakthrough in persuasion.
Liu Gui was silent for a moment and said sternly: "The teacher is right, educating Qin is indeed the meaning of being a scholar. It's just that the teacher is old and deserves to be in peace and quiet. Doing something you know you can't do is a wise man who doesn't do it."
"Senior brother is wrong."
Lin Feng couldn't help but interrupt.
Logically speaking, it was not appropriate for him to interrupt the conversation between Xunzi and Liu Gui, but he couldn't stand Liu Gui's behavior. Just like before, Lin Feng couldn't bear to see Liu Gui letting Lin Yuantu criticize the teacher's reputation.
Now, he couldn't stand Liu Gui's eccentric words. He said something bad about Qin both inside and outside.
How bad is Qin?
Not necessarily so.
When Liu Gui saw Lin Feng interrupt, his heart skipped a beat, and he forced a smile on his face and said, "What does junior brother mean?"
Lin Feng said sternly: "Senior brother said that Qi is rich and Qin is poor. This is indeed a fact. However, Qi is rich with powerful and powerful gentry, but the people can barely make ends meet. What I saw in Qi is rich families with wine and meat. The smelly road will freeze your bones to death.”
"Although the Qin State is barren, at least the people have fields to cultivate and homes to live in. There is hope in their eyes."
"With the gathering of scholars in the Qi State, there are indeed more talents. However, many scholars have no way of becoming officials. After studying, they can only become the disciples of the powerful and provide advice to the powerful. Even the roots of the powerful are crooked. The powerful squeeze the people, and the scholars How good can people be when they help powerful people plan their plans?”
"I can't see."
"Although there are few scholars in the Qin State, most of them have pursuits and ambitions. And many of them are under Senior Brother Han and have achieved good development. Now the scholars in Bailu Mountain have been taught by their teachers and must devote themselves to governing the country and bringing peace to the world. , and even more ambitious.”
"There is hope for these scholars."
"These scholars want to benefit the people, which is completely different from Qi."
Lin Feng said in a deep voice: "As the saying goes, a wise man should not do anything. I think as a wise man, it is more important to stay in Qin. Because here in Qin, there is room for wise men to display their ambitions, and there is a basis for wise men to practice their ideas."
brush!
Liu Gui's complexion changed slightly.
Lin Feng's words were tantamount to directly denying Qi. In other words, it was like slapping him in the face. Now that Lin Feng is in Qin, he is also a Qin citizen.
Lin Feng refuted him, as he should.
Liu Gui had a guilty conscience and no confidence. He was even less willing to start a conflict and said, "What junior brother said has a certain truth to it. It's just that he is overgeneralizing. Although Qi State has many aristocratic families and many problems, the overall situation is, after all, not bad."
Lin Feng chuckled and said: "Only senior brother knows whether this is the case. I am too lazy to debate these issues. The reason why I opened my mouth is just that I am not used to seeing senior brother belittle Qin with every word. If you want to tell the teacher, just say it directly, It’s not advisable to elevate yourself by putting others down.”
It can be said that Lin Feng and Liu Gui are indeed from the same school.
However, Lin Feng has Lin Feng's stance, and Liu Gui has Liu Gui's stance.
You cannot give up your position just because you are from the same sect.
It is normal to have disputes.
Liu Gui's expression changed again and again, and he sighed in his heart. It seemed that he wanted to persuade Lin Feng to go to Qi, but it might not be possible. Even with Lin Feng here, it would be difficult for Xunzi to go to Qi, but Liu Gui still had to say it.
This is the emperor's arrangement.
Liu Gui did not talk in circles and said directly: "Teacher, His Majesty personally told me that he hopes that the teacher will return to take charge of Jixia Academy. His Majesty said that if Jixia Academy lacks a teacher, it will lack a soul. Jixia Academy is under the leadership of the teacher. In my hands, it has prospered. Now that the teacher is no longer here, Jixia Academy is no longer in glory. As long as the teacher goes to Qi State, everything will be easy to talk about and everything will follow the teacher's arrangements."
Han Qianqiu's expression changed slightly. When he stared at Liu Gui, his previous good expression was gone, but instead he had a hint of coldness.
Han Qianqiu has been in Qin for many years and has long regarded himself as a member of Qin.
The Qin State now has a lot of hard work from him.
It is true that the development of Qin State is not very good, but many scholars under Han Qianqiu have already enriched themselves in the local area.
He couldn't stand Liu Gui poaching.
Lin Feng saw this and sneered in his heart.
really!
Liu Gui indeed came with a purpose.
pity……
Lin Feng did not express his opinion on Xunzi's behalf this time, because it was Xunzi's business whether to go to Qi or not.
Moreover, Lin Feng had confidence in Xunzi.
Xunzi chuckled and said: "Liu Gui, I am already old and don't want to move around. Jixia Academy is in Qi State. It is not as declining as you said, but there are still many great scholars there. I also believe that Jixia Academy will continue to exist. Brilliant. I am used to it in Bailu Mountain, so I understand His Majesty Qi’s wishes."
"well……"
Liu Gui sighed and said, "In everything, follow the teacher's decision."
Xunzi saw this scene in his eyes and said nothing. He just picked up the wine bottle and said, "Come and drink."
"Teacher please!"
Liu Gui, Lin Feng and Han Qianqiu all toasted.
The banquet gradually turned sour. Liu Gui said goodbye and left without resting in Bailu Mountain.
Out of shame, Han Qianqiu went to see him off, while Lin Feng stayed in the room to accompany Xunzi.
Lin Feng said: "Teacher, I was impulsive. I couldn't bear to see Senior Brother Liu being like this, so I spoke out against him, which resulted in a tense situation."
"Xiaojiu, do you think the teacher blames you?"
Xunzi's eyes were a little misty.
Lin Feng shook his head and said, "This disciple doesn't have this idea. I believe the teacher will not blame me."
Xunzi said: "When the teacher saw what your senior brother Liu did, he just thought of your senior brother."
"Eldest brother?"
Lin Feng frowned slightly.
This is a memory that the owner has never had. Xunzi has never mentioned it since Lin Feng traveled through time. Even Han Qianqiu and others have never said it.
Lin Feng had no impression at all.
Xunzi said slowly: "Your senior brother's name is Kong Ce, and he is from Jin. If he is still alive, he would be over seventy years old. He was less than thirty years old when he became a teacher. He came to Xia to study and worshiped me as his teacher. "
"Confucius wanted to return to the Jin State after completing his studies to realize his ambitions. However, the political affairs of the Jin State at that time were quite chaotic. Huan Yu had not yet taken charge of the Jin State. As a result, there were many political parties in the Jin State."
"This clique fight is the most harmful to people. I hate it deeply. I told him not to return to Jin, but he went back without hesitation."
"In the end, he died in party fighting."
"After his death, he was accused of various crimes and ended up miserable. Now Liu Gui, he belittled Qin and promoted Qi. I don't think it's wrong because he is from Qi. And it's normal for you to refute."
"The Xia Kingdom is gone. Now you are also living in the Qin Kingdom. You are already a Qin national, so it is normal to fight back against Liu Gui."
"I'm just sighing that you, Senior Brother Liu, have an upright and upright temperament. He is in Qi State, and given the situation in Qi State, it seems that the court is peaceful, but as the emperor gets older, there will be more fights. Once he falls into court disputes, He may not end well."
"A person like him is suitable for preaching and teaching, but not suitable for staying in the court."
"That's why I feel emotional."
Xunzi talked eloquently, but there was also some helplessness in his words.
Liu Gui was born in the state of Qi and worked for the state of Qi. Xunzi could not stop Liu Gui.
Lin Feng understood Xunzi's intention and said with a smile: "Teacher, life and death are determined by fate and wealth. We can't control what will happen to Senior Brother Liu in the future. You just need to take good care of your body. The wine you drink now is not good enough. Treat me well." I’ll brew some medicinal wine to strengthen my body and take care of my body, and I’ll bring it to you when the time comes.”
Seeing Xunzi's appearance, Lin Feng was too lazy to talk about Liu Gui.
Take this matter step by step.
What will happen to Liu Gui in the future is Liu Gui's business. After all, the two sides now have their respective positions.
Xunzi said: "I will wait and see."
Not long after, Han Qianqiu came back. He sat down directly and said: "Junior brother, regarding the development of my White Deer Academy, my teacher and I have always had an idea during this time, but we are not mature enough and have not implemented the idea. You are here, Can you give me the details?"
Lin Feng smiled and said, "Senior brother, I will tell you whatever you think."
Han Qianqiu said sternly: "Qin's territory has now expanded, reaching Gaochang in the west and Yanzhou in the east. The territory is vast. Although there are many scholars who come to Bailu Mountain to study, many people are unable to come because of the long distance."
"The result of the discussion between my teacher and me is based on the scholars of Bailu Academy. These accomplished people, or some great scholars, dispersed to various parts of the Qin State, established Bailu Academy in various places, and began to teach and teach. .”
"This is the first time this has happened."
"Although there is nothing to learn from, once it is completed, it will definitely be of immeasurable merit and benefit countless poor people. This is what the teacher and I have been thinking about, but it is a big deal and has not been brought up."
When Lin Feng heard this, his eyes were surprised. He didn't expect Han Qianqiu to have such an ambition.
This is a big ambition.
Even more ambitious.
The educational situation in the Qin State was that there was only the Imperial College in the Qin State, and there was no official school at all. As for big families, there are family clan schools and private schools. Ordinary people do not have access to education and have no chance to get ahead.
The only way for ordinary people to stand up is to join the army and establish military exploits in the army.
This is the only chance.
Fundamentally speaking, this is the lack of education and the poor background of Qin.
Lin Feng was happy to see the success of the establishment of education. Once the Qin State had many academies for teaching and teaching, the Qin State would also develop rapidly.
Lin Feng said directly: "I fully agree with the teacher and senior brother's proposal. What are the specific problems? Tell me and I will look into the details. Even if I can't solve it, I can at least make some suggestions."
